Three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin in new Sky News podcast, Electoral Dysfunction.
Each week, Sky News Political Editor Beth Rigby, Labour MP Jess Phillips and former leader of the Scottish Conservatives Ruth Davidson will bring their no-nonsense styles and decades of experience for an unvarnished view on the week in Westminster and beyond.
As an election draws closer, the trio will look at our political leaders and their policies – how they’re written and how they’re sold to voters – to explain what’s really going on.
Giving listeners the best insight on how politicians are trying to win them over at home, they’ll also touch on some of the other elections around the world, in what is the ultimate election year as more than half the world’s population goes to the polls in dozens of countries across the globe.
And with so much at stake,...
Each week, Sky News Political Editor Beth Rigby, Labour MP Jess Phillips and former leader of the Scottish Conservatives Ruth Davidson will bring their no-nonsense styles and decades of experience for an unvarnished view on the week in Westminster and beyond.
As an election draws closer, the trio will look at our political leaders and their policies – how they’re written and how they’re sold to voters – to explain what’s really going on.
Giving listeners the best insight on how politicians are trying to win them over at home, they’ll also touch on some of the other elections around the world, in what is the ultimate election year as more than half the world’s population goes to the polls in dozens of countries across the globe.
And with so much at stake,...
- 3/8/2024
- Podnews.net
Liam Neeson has expressed optimism over the reunification of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The 70-year-old Northern Irish actor was speaking to Sky’s Beth Rigby Interviews... programme ahead of the release of his 100th movie, the detective film Marlowe, when he made the comments.
Speaking about the prospect of a united Ireland, he said: “I think it will happen, but, you know, everybody has to be appeased.
“The Protestants in the North of Ireland have a strong voice. I hear them, I know where they’re coming from, and they have to be respected.
“If there’s going to be a united Ireland, their voice has to be heard and they have to be represented, if a united Ireland comes about.”
Neeson was brought up a Catholic in Ballymena and began his acting career on stage in Northern Ireland, performing during The Troubles – the violent, decades-long sectarian...
The 70-year-old Northern Irish actor was speaking to Sky’s Beth Rigby Interviews... programme ahead of the release of his 100th movie, the detective film Marlowe, when he made the comments.
Speaking about the prospect of a united Ireland, he said: “I think it will happen, but, you know, everybody has to be appeased.
“The Protestants in the North of Ireland have a strong voice. I hear them, I know where they’re coming from, and they have to be respected.
“If there’s going to be a united Ireland, their voice has to be heard and they have to be represented, if a united Ireland comes about.”
Neeson was brought up a Catholic in Ballymena and began his acting career on stage in Northern Ireland, performing during The Troubles – the violent, decades-long sectarian...
- 3/17/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
In her first on-stage interview since she became CEO of European pay-tv giant Sky, Dana Strong discussed the Comcast-owned broadcaster’s recent deal with ViacomCBS in Europe, the potential sale of Channel 4 and her favorite TV shows.
Strong became Sky Group CEO in early 2021, taking over from longtime boss Jeremy Darroch, who led the company for 13 years. Prior to taking the reins at Sky, Strong was President of Consumer Services for Comcast Cable, and before that served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Media and Chief Transformation Officer of Liberty Global.
In her discussion with Sky journalist Beth Rigby, Strong regularly sounded notes of optimism about how the company was responding to the challenges posed by SVODs and shifting viewing habits.
“Our industry is incredibly resilient and adaptable. The level of innovation gives me an enormous confidence. Despite all the rumored demise in the press, the...
Strong became Sky Group CEO in early 2021, taking over from longtime boss Jeremy Darroch, who led the company for 13 years. Prior to taking the reins at Sky, Strong was President of Consumer Services for Comcast Cable, and before that served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Media and Chief Transformation Officer of Liberty Global.
In her discussion with Sky journalist Beth Rigby, Strong regularly sounded notes of optimism about how the company was responding to the challenges posed by SVODs and shifting viewing habits.
“Our industry is incredibly resilient and adaptable. The level of innovation gives me an enormous confidence. Despite all the rumored demise in the press, the...
- 9/15/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Sky’s new American CEO Dana Strong has touted the U.K. as an “imperative market” for parent company Comcast as it looks to grow its investment in local infrastructure, and strengthen its European partnerships.
Speaking at the Royal Television Society conference in Cambridge on Wednesday, where she was interviewed by Sky News political editor Beth Rigby, Strong made her first public address since taking the reins as CEO at the pay-tv operator in January.
Strong kept her cards close to the chest throughout the session, diplomatically dodging questions about the health of the U.K. market, which is being disrupted in a major way by streaming services — a strained reality that’s traditionally a central topic of discussion at the annual conference. “You don’t respond to the rumored anxieties in the market,” declared Strong.
“You’ve got to look at the fundamental principles,” she continued. “Looking at the [public-service broadcasting] market,...
Speaking at the Royal Television Society conference in Cambridge on Wednesday, where she was interviewed by Sky News political editor Beth Rigby, Strong made her first public address since taking the reins as CEO at the pay-tv operator in January.
Strong kept her cards close to the chest throughout the session, diplomatically dodging questions about the health of the U.K. market, which is being disrupted in a major way by streaming services — a strained reality that’s traditionally a central topic of discussion at the annual conference. “You don’t respond to the rumored anxieties in the market,” declared Strong.
“You’ve got to look at the fundamental principles,” she continued. “Looking at the [public-service broadcasting] market,...
- 9/15/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Comcast-owned Sky News has taken arguably its top presenter, Kay Burley, off-air for six months after she breached the UK’s coronavirus rules over the weekend.
In a statement, Sky said: “Sky News has completed an internal review into the conduct of a small number of team members who attended a social event on the evening of 5th December.
“Over the course of the evening, Covid guidelines were breached. Sky News expects all team members to fully comply with the Covid restrictions. All those involved regret the incident and have apologised.”
“Following our review of what took place on 5th December, we have agreed with Beth Rigby (Political Editor) and Inzamam Rashid (News Correspondent) that they will not be on air for three months, and we have agreed with Kay Burley (Breakfast Show Presenter) that she will not be on air for six months.”
According to reports, Burley hosted...
In a statement, Sky said: “Sky News has completed an internal review into the conduct of a small number of team members who attended a social event on the evening of 5th December.
“Over the course of the evening, Covid guidelines were breached. Sky News expects all team members to fully comply with the Covid restrictions. All those involved regret the incident and have apologised.”
“Following our review of what took place on 5th December, we have agreed with Beth Rigby (Political Editor) and Inzamam Rashid (News Correspondent) that they will not be on air for three months, and we have agreed with Kay Burley (Breakfast Show Presenter) that she will not be on air for six months.”
According to reports, Burley hosted...
- 12/10/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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